The Role:

The Development Manager will be responsible for managing multiple development projects, from inception to completion, bringing the development through the different stages of the lifespan of the project. taking ownership of the planning, execution, and delivery of one or multiple real estate projects and actively leading due diligence matters on potential development projects.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading development concepts for new projects and managing the advancement of all planning & development phases of the project life-cycle, from post-acquisition to start of construction, and any planning work during and after construction related to condo application registration and final closing.
• Providing strategic input, direction and leading the municipal approvals processes including (but not limited to) Official Plan Amendment (OPA), Zoning By-Law Amendment (ZBL), Draft Plan of Subdivisions, Draft Plan of Condominium, Site Plan Approvals (SPA), Committee of Adjustment Applications (CofA), Minor Variance Applications, and obtaining all necessary construction permits.
• Engaging Marketing Team and Product Development Team for input on project design, demographics, market conditions, suite size and mix
• Prepare and maintain data relating to municipal development fees, charges, and incentives
• Solicit & retain the services of architects, engineers and other applicable consultants based on project
• Manage/direct on a day-to-day basis all multi-disciplinary consultants and project teams to ensure targets are met
• Produce, develop & monitor project soft costs budgets & cash-flow projections
• Produce, develop & monitor project schedules (identify risks & opportunities) in order to meet targeted sales launch & construction start dates
• Provide regular reporting on project progress, milestones and deliverables
• Represent the owner in all meetings, including meeting with partners, consultants, community representatives, city staff, public consultations, and vendors.
• Develop relationships and establish new partnerships with municipalities & other governing bodies
• Actively and continuously collaborate / communicate with various internal departments based on project needs & requirements
• Lead, mentor and co-manage the work of one or more Coordinators/Assistant Managers/Managers ensuring both the quality of their work as well as their on-going engagement and professional growth.
• Support HCRA licensing and Tarion applications and processing
• Execute project transfer with complete information package to construction team.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in a real-estate-related field is expected: urban planning, architecture, civil engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of related experience within real estate development managing low, mid & high-rise developments; Preference given to candidates with specific knowledge and experience managing residential developments through multiple stages of development, expert knowledge with the local planning approval regulatory/policy framework, associated municipal processes etc.
• Excellent and demonstrable leadership and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, relationships, tasks, and deadlines
• In-depth knowledge of real estate development industry including planning, design, construction
• Ability to understand and dissect legal / regulatory policy documents required during planning & development process
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with emphasis on relationship building skills.

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